Administration Assistant – Relief Staff Coordinator

Staines Memorial College is a non-denominational Christian College situated in the western suburbs between Brisbane and Ipswich. We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 12 from a variety of Christian backgrounds and traditions. We also cater for families who, though not necessarily Christian themselves, desire a Christian school culture and educational experience for their children.

All staff at the College are committed followers of Jesus from a variety of denominational backgrounds, selected for their professional competence as well as their sense of calling to the ministry of a Christian School.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Admin Officer to coordinate relief teaching staff across our school. In this vital role, you will work closely with our teaching team to manage both planned and unplanned staff absences. You'll play a key part in ensuring continuity in learning and smooth day-to-day operations of our college. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, stay calm under pressure, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and schedule relief teachers to cover staff absences
2. Maintain up-to-date records of available relief staff
3. Liaise with teaching and leadership team to ensure classroom needs are met
4. Print and collate lesson plans and materials for relief staff
5. Communicate clearly and promptly with all staff through preparing and distributing the daily summary
6. Provide general administrative support to the academic staff

About You:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative

Qualifications & Experience:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative

Applicants must be:

• a permanent resident or
• have an appropriate permit to work in Australia
• a positive Blue Card holder or the ability to apply for one

Please follow this link to complete our Staff Application form. Note: Only applicants who complete the required application form will be considered. Please include 3 referees, one of whom is your current Christian minister.

Salary details, number of applicants, and skills match are available upon application. Your application will include questions about your right to work in Australia and your experience in administration.

Our vision is to build a community for eternity through Christ-centered schooling in an atmosphere of love, respect, peace, and discipline, encouraging students to reach their full potential for God.

We are committed to working with families to help them discover and respond to God's love. Staff and parents participate in ongoing learning to improve understanding and skills. Our Christian ethos welcomes children from diverse backgrounds, and all staff are chosen for their professional competence and calling to a Christian education.

We collaborate with sister schools across Australia and benefit from relationships with various training organizations throughout Queensland, as well as membership with Christian Schools Australia (CSA) and Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ). Our focus is on training young people to depend on God, give their best, and realize their potential, emphasizing that every role, whether professional or trades, is valuable in God's kingdom.

Our core values include relationships, respect, responsibility, readiness for the future, and reasoning, all rooted in biblical principles. We aim to develop a lasting relationship with God, respect for oneself, others, and property, personal responsibility, and preparedness for future challenges, guided by Scripture.

This description is an excerpt from our website.